2022-2023 Annual Report - The Riviera Ridge School

2022-23 ANNUAL REPORT

FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

Dear Riviera Ridge School Community,

Board of Trustees

2022 - 2023

Steve Welton, President

Daniel Emmett, Vice-President

Megan Sharma, Secretary

Nick Thacher, Treasurer

Jose Sanchez

Tina Wood

Lori Weathers

Theresa Borgatello

Erinn Lynch

Michael Groeninger

Beth Skidmore

Lisa Spengler

Erica Storm

Alexis Weaver

Jenny Deakyne, Riviera Ridge Family Association President

As I reflect on my own journey as a parent to a graduating 8th grader, I want to call special attention to the signature Kaleidoscope program that helps differentiate Riviera Ridge from other schools. The program commences as an exploration of world religions and cultures. Whether it’s a visit from a Chumash Elder, or perhaps a Rabbi, students learn about the art, music, and traditions different than their own. As they enter Middle School, the students begin to discuss ethics and beliefs and, through service learning, develop their own Service in Action projects. The program culminates in 8th grade with their capstone project and, this year, a trip to Los Angeles where they visited Homeboy Industries, the Museum of Tolerance, Watts Tower, and a Buddhist temple sandwiched around a day of service at Big Sunday and a fun evening watching Hairspray in Hollywood.

The conversations these experiences have generated around our kitchen table over the years have been fascinating, thoughtful, and meaningful and reinforce our choice to be at this school. The ability to empathize and connect with others from different backgrounds and beliefs is an increasingly important emotional skill that is cultivated at our school.

It’s no wonder that enrollment has been on a steady rise as the word is spreading about the great education that can be found at Riviera Ridge through our signature programs, Kaleidoscope, SEEK!, and ExSEL More than once, I have wondered whether I could potentially re-enroll in school.

Thank you all for choosing to be with us here on The Ridge and I look forward to seeing you on campus soon.

Steve Welton, President Riviera Ridge Board of Trustees

Our “Living Kaleidoscope”

The Joy in Our Journey was reflected distinctly in our unique Signature Program, Kaleidoscope, a tradition rooted in our school’s heritage and commitment to celebrating our differences with a dedication to community belonging and servant leadership.

We want to highlight and celebrate the many faculty and staff who continue to research and creatively dive into growing and teaching our most unique signature curricular program, Kaleidoscope. The Riviera Ridge School’s exclusive Kaleidoscope Program was developed and created as a collaborative effort between Marymount and UCSB’s Religious Studies Department in 2007 and has grown exponentially over the last 16 years. The Kaleidoscope Program prioritizes the study of historical, cultural, ethical, and moral perspectives through a reflective view of world religions. This premier curricular program promotes and increases opportunities for respect, inclusivity, and a deeper understanding of religious values and beliefs.

Beginning in Junior Kindergarten, our students are given the unique opportunity to experience and study the traditions and values of world religions and diverse cultures through a global and unifying perspective, while we highlight our core values throughout the curriculum. Our youngest students begin with the exploration of personal character, moral values, service learning, and ethical behavior throughout their Lower School experience. As students enter the Middle School years, they are invited to participate in our unique study of Service Learning, Ethical Leadership, and culminate with a comparative and comprehensive study of World Religions in the 8th grade.

As we updated our school’s Mission, Vision, Strategic Plan, and Statement of Diversity, the commitment, and celebration of our Kaleidoscope Program allows us to strengthen our core values and a wellrounded academic experience to include the study of all religious traditions and spiritual beliefs. Now, more than ever, it is vital we provide every opportunity to our community to build resilient, kind, and joyfilled students who are prepared to engage in our local and global community as compassionate and confident citizens with a purpose beyond themselves.

For more information please see our website! KALEIDOSCOPE @ RIVIERA RIDGE

DONORS + VOLUNTEERS

Donors in the 1938 Founders’ Circles supported the school with a gift of $3,000 or more between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

The Riviera Ridge School gratefully acknowledges all the generous donors who contributed from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Gift levels for each donor represent the donor’s total giving for the year.

Annual Fund Volunteers

Jenna Perez, Lower School Chair Jamie Kellogg & Susannah Porter, Middle School Chairs

Matthew Arnold

Paloma Arnold

Lisa Camenzind

Erinn Lynch

Angie McGrath

Scott Reed

Shelby Scudder

Beth Skidmore

Bianca Vega

Jose Vega

Tina Wood

INNOVATION CIRCLE

$20,000+

Anonymous

Henri Bristol and Daniel Emmett

Frank and Joseph Gila Fund

Lily Hahn

Lucky One Foundation

Dr. Tad O’Connor and Dolly Lappico

Sattler Beneficial Trust

Ben Sprague

Marianne Sprague

IMAGINATION CIRCLE

$7,500-$19,999

Anonymous (3)

Laura Bialis

Christopher and Sarah Blanc

Eric Boisvert and Sarah Virello

Scott and Maribeth Claassen

Noel and Emily Cohen

Roger S. Firestone Foundation

Jay and Marsha Glazer

Jonathan and Heather Gottlieb

Belle Hahn

Bryan Kerr and Nancy Downing-Kerr

Little One Foundation

Analise Maggio

RiderDown Foundation

Joe and Dsara Storment

Brady and Nathalie Thurman

Ashley and Amanda Transki

Neil and Christina Wood

KALEIDOSCOPE COMMUNITY CIRCLE

$1,500 - $2,999

Ryan and Kiki Ander

Darrell and Kirsten Becker

Big Green

The Riviera Ridge Board of Trustees

Ashley Burnett

Michael and Betsy Challen

Geof and Donnell Coulehan

Sherif and Mojdeh Elasyouty

Emmett Fahey and Sharon Chandran

Tim Hogan and Patricia Sadeghian

Jakob Joenck and Viktoria Franova

Jamie Kellogg and Susannah Porter

INSPIRATION CIRCLE

$3,000 - $7,499

Anonymous

Steven Adrian and Gina Giannetto

Matthew and Paloma Arnold

John and Christina Broderick

Peter and Lisa Camenzind

Ben Curtis and Shelby Scudder

Steven Dahl and Laura Dahl Sarnelli

Christopher Danely and Michelle Kim-Danely

Tim and Jenny Deakyne

Monica Eiler

Justin Fantl and Katrina Sprague

Andrew and Ivana Firestone

Michael and Bridget Gardner

Drs. Calvin and Sonia Kim

Roger Kjensrud

Lewis A. Kingsley Foundation

Christian and Angie McGrath

Brian Metcalf and Alison Chase

Craig Miller and Sabina Vohra-Miller

Jesse and Jenna Perez

Rusty and Kara Reed

Michael and Erika Rutledge

Jose Sanchez and Antonette Renteria

Vijay and Megan Sharma

John Simpson and Patti Pagliei

Will and Beth Skidmore

Bill and Victoria Strong

Alex and Lori Weathers

Mike and Alexis Weaver

Steve and Ann Welton

Steve Wolff and Elisabeth Schreiber

Peter Wood and Erinn Lynch

Anant and Eileen Yardi

Christophe and Jeanette Le Renard

Robert and Connie Maday

Michael and Nancy Martz

Kevin McCarthy and Colleen Riley

Will and Christina McConathy

Max and Laura Menke

Ivor Miskulin and Eleanor Glazer

Tim and Taryn O’Neil

Evan Pickering and Meghan Woodsome

Michael and Alexandra Ramirez

Drs. Anthony Romero and Charish Barry

Benjamin Smith and Stephanie Do

Nicholas and Sally Thacher

MARYMOUNT HERITAGE CIRCLE

$500 - $1,499

Anonymous

Helga Andereck

Sean and Maritza Best

Aaron and Laura Boles

Beth Brown

Drs. Mario and Rosy Bucio

Derek Carlson and Theresa Borgatello

Drew and Christine Carter

Robert and Lauren Cashin

Garrett Cole and Laura Gibb

W. Charles Conway

David Drabik and Katinka Goertz

Travis and Aleks Dunn

Kari Eiler

Robert and Christine Emmons

Mike and Maria Ferrone

Shawn Forry and Andrea Borgatello Forry

Michael and Angela Groeninger

Ian and Adrienne Grover

Nicholas and Meagan Harmon

Joseph and Venessa Hurka

Megan Hursey

Moss and Kathleen Jacobs

John Lambe Construction

Herb Kaighan

Andrew and Ashley Kirk

Alexander and Annette Kowblansky

Sharin and Adele Kurstin

Matt and Jenny Kustura

Carrie Lambert

Tim and Meridith LeBeau

Louise CannellForge Trust Co.

Nathan and Leyla Lynn

Levi and Daniela Maaia

Robert MacKichan and Catherine Chapple MacKichan

Travis Magana and Shannon Foley

Mac and Macy McGinness

Jeff Mikeska and Erica Storm

Marshall and Amy Miller

Evan and Tedde Minogue

Ken and Christen Murray

Jeffrey Nighman and Gwendolyn Kilfoyle

John and Hayley Penton

Dr. David and Davece Pires

Michael and Alexandra Ramirez

Steven and Samira Ramirez

Brook and Shawna Reeder

Reicker, Pfau, Pyle and McRoy, LLP

Kristopher and Stephanie Roth

Sergio and Pam Sanchez

Eric and Marie Schumacher

Amir and Priyanka Shahheydari

Stephen and Molly Sobhani

Scott Stefan and Deborah Bettencourt

Drs. Burton and Iona Tripathi

Raiden and Kirsten Tsuboi

Julio and Amanda Vargas

Ty and Katie Varing

Jose and Bianca Vega

Mario Viani and Stacy Stricklin-Viani

Kirk and Anne Walters

Magnus Wedhammar and Lauri Kriva

Bryce and Jeannie Wendel

Jason and Kelly Wheeler

Marianne Woodsome

Dr. Stephanie and Ms. Kathy Yeung

Michael and Lexine Yurcho

MUSTANG SPIRIT CIRCLE

Up to $499

Anonymous (3)

George Albutt and Melissa Wilder

Angela Kile Insurance Services

Cameron and Charlotte Archibald

Austin Artis and Karen Keltner

Ana Maria Baez Padilla

Dana and Elizabeth Barat

Joseph and Sarah Bardin

Tim and Emily Baxter

Jonathan and Dena Birch

Bishop Garcia Diego High School

Sarah Boggs and Peter Oblander

PJ and Kimberly Brice

Sarah Camp

Scott Campbell and Jessica Wegman

Lindsey Campbell

Kelly and Elizabeth Caylor

Marcus and Anne Chevitarese

Dr. Gregory and Denby Cogert

Brendan and Antonia Connolly

Sofia Coto

Brianna Craviotto

Meg Dana

Miriam Dance

Vincent and Ann-Marie DeRosa

Damian Deveze

DocuProducts

Jason and Margot Dorion

Brian and Drea Dowdy

Gregory and Wendy Fehr

Ferris Orthodontic Group

Anthony Fischer

Jon and Anna Forterra

Dr. Joe and Katie Frawley

Diona Fulton

Brandon and Betty Hall

Norman Hannotte and Jennifer Bower

Brooks and Elizabeth Hansen

Matt and Patty Harrison

Paige Harvey and Kim Johnston

Rob Herting and Kelly Pennino

Jerry and Barbara Holt

Rebecca Horrigan

Joeana Jimenez

Carol Johansing

Kara Jones

Scott and Shannon Kaminski

Patrick and Kate Keeley

Dauri Kennedy

John and Jean Kurnik

Rodney and Teri Lee

Todd and Barbara LeFebvre

Laura Levi

Ade Lewis

Drs. Max Moritz and Shelly Cole Moritz

Roland Nassim and Randa Seif

Jason and Jaime Nelson

Edward and Erica Nolasco

Kristopher and Michellene Parker

Bryan Peariso

Josh and Kadeine Peterson

Abe and Mari Quinteros

James and Natalie Raring

Leah Ratti

Scott Reed

Michael Reeves

Dr. Nathaniel and Reanna Rich

Roxanna Rivera

Allan Rodgers

Felipe Rodriguez-Gonzalez

Jennifer Rose

Darrick and Rebecca Ryser

Santa Barbara Airbus

William and Shannon Schroeder

Annie Scribner

Hector and Molly Seguel

Abe and Autumn Shelton

Alex Shennum

Andreas and Rachel Simon

Richard Smith, Jr. and Andrea Smith

Miguel Solis

Tyler Sorenson and Taryn Corral

Lisa Spengler

Sandi Strouse

Drs. Tyler and Dana Susko

The Annual Fund expands the depth and breadth of experiential, hands-on, creative learning opportunities for all of our JK-8th grade scholars. It creates learning opportunities from integrated technology to renowned speakers, tinker time to annual performances, cutting-edge compositions to field studies, and innovations yet to come.”

Sean and Sarada Lewis

Keith and Shirley Llewellyn

Luis Lopez

Christopher and Xochitl Martinez

Alessandra McCoy

Doug and Andrea McFarling

Melanie McQueen

Zoe Michael

Dan and Lorelai Moosbrugger

Neil and Raffaella Sutherland

Dr. Mark and Andrea Torchin

Nivaldo and Ann Tro

Jon and Mary Anne Valois

Nathan Warmerdam and Emi Mochizuki

Alex and Alice Weller

Lisa Wolfe

Kevin and Libby Yardi

– REBECCA RYSER

GALA BENEFIT

THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL celebrated the first off-campus Gala Benefit in April since 2019, “Under the Moroccan Moon.” Thanks to the incredible work of our Gala Chairs, Ivana Firestone, Analise Maggio, and Alexandra Ramirez, guests gathered for a magical night of community building, including live bidding, a raffle, a three-course Moroccan-inspired dinner, and dancing into the night at the Montecito Club.

Current Riviera Ridge parent, Andrew Firestone hosted the spirited live bidding, featuring a variety of luxurious items, such as trips and school-focused perks, including a VIP parking space. In addition, he led a lively Paddle Raise, “From Swingsets to Scholarships” supporting a variety of options to inspire the joy and wellness of the community.

The Gala Benefit raised over $300,000 which helps fund our entire campus and student experience, including scholarships, enhanced campus safety, faculty and staff professional development, and updated Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade play equipment.

Thank you to our Under The Moroccan Moon Gala Volunteers

Ivana Firestone, Co-Chair

Analise Maggio, Co-Chair

Alexandra Ramirez, Co-Chair

Andrew Firestone, Master of Ceremonies

Elisa Bartron Hills

Sarah Blanc

Ashley Burnett

Henri Bristol

Robert Cashin

Betsy Challen

Donnell Coulehan

Damian Deveze

Nancy Downing-Kerr

Bridget Gardner

Angela Groeninger

Lauri Kriva

Adele Kurstin

Carrie Lambert

Shelly Moritz

Christen Murray

Roland Nassim

Michellene Parker

Jenna Perez

Joshua Peterson

Kadeine Peterson

Elisabeth Schreiber

Ann Welton

Tina Wood

Meghan Woodsome

Heather Gottlieb, Meghan Woodsome, Sherif Elasyouty, Mojdeh Elasyouty, Paloma Arnold

Daniel Emmett and Henri Bristol

Andrew Firestone, Ivana Firestone, Analise Maggio, Alexandra Ramirez, Christina Broderick (Head of School)

GALA BENEFIT SPONSORS

MARRAKECH MAGIC

$10,000

Lily Hahn

Lucky One Foundation

TONIGHT IN TANGIER

$6,000

The Bristol-Emmett Family

Ben Sprague and Analise Maggio

CLUB CASABLANCA

$4,000

Anonymous

The Cohen Family

Bryan Kerr and Nancy Downing-Kerr

Roger S. Firestone Foundation

The Storment Family

Neil and Tina Wood

SAIL TO SAFI

$2,500

Big Green

The Eiler Family

Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management

Dr. Tad O’Connor and Dolly Lappico

The Riviera Ridge Board of Trustees

GALA BENEFIT DONORS

$5,000-$25,000

Alison Chase

Jonathan and Heather Gottlieb

Analise Maggio

Dr. Tad O’Connor and Dolly Lappico

Ben Sprague

Marianne Sprague

Brady and Nathalie Thurman

$2,500-$4,999

Ryan and Kiki Ander

Christopher and Sarah Blanc

Henri Bristol and Daniel Emmett

Noel and Emily Cohen

Ben Smith and Stephanie Do

Bill and Victoria Strong

Steve and Ann Welton

Neil and Tina Wood

$1,000-$2,499

Michael and Betsy Challen

Donnell and Geoff Coulehan

Tim and Jenny Deakyne

Bryan Kerr and Nancy Downing-Kerr

Roger Kjensrud

Steve and Erin Kozaki

Mac and Macy McGinness

Tim and Taryn O’Neil

Evan Pickering and Meghan Woodsome

Drs. Anthony Romero and Charish Barry

Will and Beth Skidmore

Ashley and Amanda Transki

$500-$999

Drs. Mario and Rosy Bucio

Drew and Christine Carter

Nicholas and Meagan Harmon

Carrie Lambert

Erinn Lynch and Peter Wood

Nathan and Leyla Lynn

Kevin McCarthy and Colleen Riley

RABAT RENDEZVOUS

$1,000

Arnold Brothers Construction

Design Studio 34 (The Sanchez Family)

Deborah Bettencourt and Scott Stefan

Christian and Angie McGrath

Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy, LLP

SEPPS, Inc.

Beth and Will Skidmore

Steve and Ann Welton

Paddle Raise Supporters

Evan and Tedde Minogue

David and Davece Pires

Jose Sanchez and Antonette Renteria

Justin Fantl and Katrina Sprague

Gifts up to $499

Christina and John Broderick

Beth Brown

Ben Curtis and Shelby Scudder

Maria and Mike Ferrone

Andrew and Ivana Firestone

Adrienne and Ian Grover

Brooks and Elizabeth Hansen

Moss and Kathleen Jacobs

Levi and Daniela Maaia

Kristopher and Michellene Parker

Steven and Samira Ramirez

Vijay and Megan Sharma

Tyler Sorenson and Taryn Corral

Lucy Firestone, Macy McGinness, and Christina McConathy

Jose Sanchez

Belle Hahn and Lily Hahn

WAYS YOU CAN GIVE

ANNUAL FUND

The Annual Fund is the most critical ongoing fundraising effort for our School and community. Unrestricted gifts help the School meet annual expenses such as faculty salaries, new programs, upgrades in technology, and tuition assistance.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many companies have matching gift programs that support various nonprofit organizations. The company for which you or your spouse works may match any cash or stock gift you make—sometimes on a dollar-for-dollar basis or more.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES

Gifts may include alternative, non-cash contributions such as appreciated assets, stocks, or real estate.

TEA HOUSE LEGACY SOCIETY

The Tea House Legacy Society honors those who inform the School that we are included in their estate plans. Such contributions may include gifts of cash, securities, tangible property, real estate, or life insurance. Gifts may be made through bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, or charitable lead trusts. (please see pg 14)

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this Annual Report. If errors or omissions have inadvertently occurred, please accept our apologies. Please direct changes or concerns to Katrina Sprague, Director of Development and Community Engagement, 805-569-1811 ext. 234 or ksprague@rivieraridge.org

ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT

Molly Seguel, Associate Head of School for Advancement

Katrina Sprague, Director of Development and Community Engagement

Jaime Nelson, Director of Marketing and Communications

Aleks Dunn, Director of Special Events and Creative Services

Annie Scribner, Donor Relations and Database Coordinator

$85,263

ELEANOR HAMILL BRADY ENDOWMENT

$77,643

PIER GHERINI SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

$411,714

BRIAN ALLEN GARLOCK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

$50,000

GARY MESSINEO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

$54,115

SECURING THE FUTURE OF MARYMOUNT ENDOWMENT

$1,244,186

THE WOODEN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENDOWMENT

$67,000

THE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND

$40,000

CELEBRATE THE EVERYDAY AMAZING

SCHOOLWIDE

• Added a 4th-8th grade Humanities Instructional Specialist

• Reached full enrollment with waitlist in the Junior Kindergarten and Lower School Grades K-5

• Return of on campus events for performing arts and STEAM events:

RR’Oscars, Maker Fair, Campus Visit Days, Prospective Parent Coffees, Genius Night, two Enrichment Lower School Plays, SB Healing Justice Community Outreach

• Welcomed over 200 prospective families on campus for tours and events

• Growth of After-School Enrichment and Summer Programs with over 36 courses offered and sold-out summer camps

• Return to athletics program complete with swim program and additional 10+ lifeguard certified faculty and staff

• Inaugural year for RRFA - Riviera Ridge Family Association

+ Launched a new website with Interactive Schools >

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

• Won Bronze Medal Award for Best Website Homepage in the InspirED Brilliance Awards for School Marketers

• Purchased new Lego Spike Prime Robotics Sets for Lower School

• New Middle School Arduino Kits and Sphero Robots

• Melissa Wilson Wilder, the Teacher Recipient of the 4th Annual Explore Ecology 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Over $40,000 spent on innovative professional development opportunities for faculty including collaborative vertical curriculum alignment work

• The Riviera Ridge Administration & Staff presented on Racial Healing & Trauma-Informed Practice at the NAIS People of Color Conference in San Antonio, TX

…thanks to your support!

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• In person instructional learning schedule resumed with expanded learning spaces

• Adoption of new K-5th grade Mathematics curriculum

• Growth of SEEK! Program including Middle School STEAM2 programs to Washington DC and Virgin Islands Ecology exploration

• Middle School Honors Initiative with full year Honors courses including Math Intensive, Language Arts Intensive, Spanish Intensive, Visual Arts Intensive, and Performing Arts Intensive

• Inaugural 8th grade trip to Alaska

• 8th Grade Kaleidoscope Class visits multiple faith centers on the central coast and Capstone Class Study Tour and Service Trip to Southern California

• All Faculty participated in Intensive Vertical Alignment in Humanities, Mathematics, Science and Spanish

• Implementation of Lexia Core5 Reading Program to accelerate the development of literacy skills (K-2nd grades)

• Middle School Musical Students participate in Junior Thespian Festival in Sacramento and took home Award for Best Ensemble Performance

FACILITIES

• Expansion and renovation of Junior-Kindergarten classroom space to welcome 24 three and four year olds and four full-time faculty

• Improved flexible learning space with new furniture for 3rd grade classroom

• Purchased new choral and performance risers for Performing Arts Department

2023 High School CLASS

Placements & Awards

Bishop Diego High School

Lucas Forry

Fisher Pennestri

Outstanding Athlete Award

William Storment

Luke Walters

Dean Wendel

Dos Pueblos High School

Corianna Camenzind

Performing Arts Award

Sophie Ralston (DPEA)

The Hope of America Award

Bella Warmerdam

Nico Welton (DPEA)

The Gwynne Schultz Award for Academic Excellence

Laguna Blanca High School

Violet Archibald HEART Award

Remy Becker

San Marcos High School

Margaret Deakyne Marymount M Award

Brooks Firestone (AAPLE) Leadership Award

Charlie Le Renard Core Values Award

Santa Barbara

Alexandra Arnold Visual Arts Award

Ashton Dowdy Outstanding Service

Kyle Forouzandeh

Lilly Long (VADA)

Grace Oblander

Abby Richardson

Madison Transki

LeAnne Waldrip (VADA)

Each year at graduation, an our school community who outstanding service is recognized. proud to honor Matthew ’86 Arnold with this year’s Angel

Congratulations on your graduation from High School

Julian Arnold

Avery Ball

Gabriel Bazan

Lily Blankenhorn

Bridget Blinderman

Shae Delany

Drew DeLozier

Josh Engel

West Figgins

Jack Forgea

Victoria Goldman Campbell

Kian Greene

Kiara Hastings

Jenna Johnson

Sadie Johnson

Jordan Lind

Hudson Mayfield

Kellmer McFarling

Carly Medina

Nathan Meinzer

Duke Nicolson

Nikolai Proft

Sullivan Riechel

Matthew Rogers

Bella Romasanta

Jamie Sanchez

Mark Schenker

Aidan Schumacher

John Shafer

Hailey Shields

Gregory Tripathi

Annika Wagner

Alexander Walker

Corinne Yungling

CLASS of 2019 College Bound

Bates

Cal Poly SLO

Claremont McKenna College

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Loyola Marymount University

Messiah University

San Diego State University

Santa Barbara City College

Texas Christian University

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of Colorado, Boulder

University of Southern California

Southern Methodist University

Westmont College

San Diego State University

LEGACY SOCIETY Tea House

Many who care deeply about the School have found that thoughtfully structured planned gifts help them make meaningful contributions while meeting personal planning goals as well. The Tea House Legacy Society honors those who inform Riviera Ridge that the School is included in their estate plans.

Marie Celine Ardinghe*

William Bielby and Keek Lee

Verna Cook*

Bob and Christine Emmons

Pier Gherini*

Amy and Chris Giles

John S. Haigh and Margaret Neil Haigh Family Trust*

Marian Mullin Hancock*

Michael and Nancy Martz

Recognizing YEARS OF SERVICE MILESTONES

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Doug and Andrea McFarling

Susan E. Mirattie Trust*

William and Dolores E. Pollock

Thomas and Charmaine Rogers

Daniel A. and Edna J. Sattler

Beneficial Trust*

Mr. Scott Stefan and Ms. Deborah Bettencourt

Alex and Lori Weathers

Andrew and Molly Wooden

*Deceased

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BRAD BAYLEY, SB VINTAGE PHOTOS

FELIPE RODRIGUEZGONZALEZ

EMILY R. BAXTER

CHRISTINA K. BRODERICK Head of School

WENDY FEHR

5 Kindergarten Teacher

KATE KEELEY

10 Kindergarten Teacher

Senior Facilities Technician

School Office Manager / Registrar

Ben Blankenhorn ’15 recently graduated in May 2023 from University of San Diego, Magna Cum Laude, with degrees in Business Admin (finance and real estate emphasis) and International Business. Following graduation he embarked on a round the world trip with friends including fellow Marymount classmate, Jake Engel ’15. He will pursue a career in real estate finance upon return.

Twin brothers Griffin ’16 and Wyatt ’16 Pieretti signed to play water polo at UCSB. They are currently assistant coaching youth water polo through Premier Water Polo Club.

Grace Blankenhorn ’16 attends Tulane in New Orleans majoring in both Communication and English and minor in Business. Working this summer in NYC for the Brooklyn Nets/BSE Global as PR and Media intern and spending time with fellow Marymount classmate Isabelle Hughes ’16 who studies at Parsons.

Shae Delany ’18 signed at Claremont McKenna for volleyball.

ALUMNI NEWS

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Academy in June ’23 and will be attending UCLA. She also received the 2023 Senior Service Award from the National Charity League of Santa Barbara for volunteering over 2,000 hours and throughout her years as an active member of NCL. She served as VP philanthropy (9th), VP programs (10th), and President (11th) of her Ticktocker class.

Lily Blankenhorn ’19 graduated from San Marcos High School in June 2023, where she was a member of the AAPLE Academy and both varsity indoor volleyball and varsity beach volleyball teams. She will be attending University of Southern California in the Fall.

Sadie ’19 and Jenna ’19 Johnson are both going to Trinity College in Hartford, CT where they received full academic scholarships and they will be playing soccer.

and earning college credit, while living on the Yale campus with students from all over the world this past summer. She will be a senior at Bishop Diego High School in the Fall.

Thank you to these alumni who returned to campus to work as Counselors in Training for Summer on the Ridge, a Rivera Ridge School summer program for kids:

Alexandra Arnold ’23, Brennan Cogert ’22, Logan Deakyne ’22, Margaret Deakyne ’23, TJ Deakyne ’22 , Nico DeRosa ’22 , Ashton Dowdy ’23, Liam Hodgetts ’22 , Charlie Le Renard ’23, Mason Mikeska ’20, Molly Nelson ’20, Tyler Nomura ’22 , Braeden Parker ’22, Abby Richardson ’23, Nico Seguel ’22 , Madison Transki ’23, Jack Trigg ’22 , Luke Walters ’23, and Ian Zampelli ’22 .

Gregory Tripathi ’19 will be attending the Leeds School of Business at Colorado University in Boulder this fall, where he has been awarded a Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship.

Cassidy Broderick ’20 was selected to participate in the Yale School of Drama Summer Conservatory, taking classes

Douglas Adams’ London by alumni Yvette Keller ’86, was released in May. Published by Herb Lester and Associates, this map and guide takes literary tourists to 42 places that Yvette’s favorite author lived, loved, and ate pizza. A perfect gift for Douglas Adams fans and anyone planning a visit to London.

Annika Wagner ’19 earned her Girl Scout Gold Award and was named PEO International Star Scholar. She graduated from Dos Pueblos High School - Engineering

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Riviera Ridge School and Marymount Alumni Community,

The Joy In Our Journey was easy to find this year — the school spirit and enthusiasm for learning was contagious! From our newly renovated Junior Kindergarten, through the Marian and Gerard hallways, and up and down the stairs of Pollock Hall the Riviera Ridge faculty and staff partnered with our students and families to continue the amazing growth and true joy of learning. Without our dedicated and passionate Riviera Ridge faculty and staff, the continued leadership of the Board of Trustees, and the enduring support of our parents and alumni, The Riviera Ridge School continues to thrive and excel as we head into our 85th year of celebrating academic excellence. We are so grateful to our loyal community for your commitment to the education, health, and happiness of our children.

With our 2022-2023 Annual Report, we are proud to be celebrating one of our signature programs, Kaleidoscope, celebrating the many faiths, family traditions, and world cultures studied across grade levels. Please join me in celebrating the Joy of our continued Journey as we honor our dedicated faculty, commitment to our core values, and ultimately raising children who are excited about learning and leading with a purpose beyond themselves. Thanks to our dedicated faculty and staff, and the commitment of our Riviera Ridge Families, the vision of our future is full of hope, love, and joy.

All my best,

Christina K. Broderick, M.S.Ed. Riviera Ridge Head of School

What We Do Mission

We provide student-centered, individualized learning in a joyful, and nurturing community, inspiring academic excellence and valuing difference.

Why We Do It Vision

Ideas We Live By

Values

To empower individual potential, inspire purpose beyond self, and cultivate social responsibility.

Academic Excellence, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Diversity, Ethical Responsibility, Joy, Kindness, Resilience.

small steps to big futures.

Upcoming Special Events

Middle School

Genius Night

Thursday • October 26, 2023

Prospective parents and students for 6th-7th grades are welcome.

Grandfriends Day

Friday • November 17, 2023

All grandparents and family friends welcome.

Maker Fair

Saturday • January 20, 2024

All families welcome.

Gala Benefit

Friday • April 26, 2024

All adults welcome.

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